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Question: Tax Returns/Refunds for California?

I was wondering if anyone could guide me in the right direction to finding out where I can check for my name on the California IRS unclaimed tax refunds list. I’ve heard of such a list where you can check for your name on unclaimed tax refunds. If you have any information, please let me know.

Answer: It is called the Bureau of ESCHEAT, and is usually a sub-department of your state’s Dept of Revenue…

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Many low- and moderate-income earners are missing out on refunds.

Millions unclaimed at IRS

Question: My accountant took 4 mos to finish tax forms for simple tax. IRS penalty for late file was 1800. Any recourse?

I had taken extensions until the 10-15 deadline. Tax info was given to office 2 weeks prior to that deadline. He delayed. I assumed all was well because usually he is conscientious and takes care of things in timely way–but did inquire once or twice about the amt I owed. He is willing to refund his fee. What is his financial, legal, moral obligation, in that order. How can I most adroitly handle the issue without undo antagonism.

Answer: If you had given him most of your information he/she could have entered it into his/her tax program and given you a rough idea as to how much you would owe. Even if you are put on extension you still have to pay the tax you owe by 4/15 otherwise you do have to pay penalties. If you gave him the info only the 2 weeks prior to the 10/15 deadline, then I would say that he has no obligation to pay any of the late file penalty. It sound though with an $1,800 penalty that your return was not so simple. And his offer to refund his fee is most generous. I would take that and run to the bank with it.

IRS Warning You About Tax Help

They want you to pay attention to who’s helping you with your taxes because no matter what, you’re responsible for what’s on your tax returns.

Question: How do I stop a tax levy on my paycheck with out a lawyer?

The IRS is taking so much of my check that i’m thinking of quiting my job because I can’t afford to work.

Answer: You can’t. Unless you start getting paid under the table with cash.

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By Kim Dixon

Tampa Tax Attorney discusses IRS Installment Agreements

Online tax filers can get refunds in 10 days, IRS says

WASHINGTON — Want a quick tax refund? File your federal return online and have the refund deposited directly into your bank account.

7 Missed Tax Deductions To Increase Your Tax Refund

New Orleans population lower when derived from death data, professor says

Chris Granger / The Times-Picayune archive St. Martin School teacher Leslie Gamble, left, stands with students Katherine Brown, 15, left center, and Katherine Peck, 17, as they survey and take notes of a home in the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans during a post-Katrina census of homes in the area in October 2007.

October is the New April for Taxpayers